MOT TESTING

From £45

MOT Tests in Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe

MOT'S typically take anything from around 1 hour to an hour and a half, if you choose to wait with us whilst your MOT takes place we have a customer waiting area, with the TV always on, newspapers always stocked and the coffee machine always in use!

Not waiting with us? Got to be somewhere? No need to worry, we offer a collect and deliver service to help your busy schedule (10 mile radius) or even a courtesy car (subject to availability).

All MOT's done at Holdcroft Renault are carried out by Renault trained technicians, fully qualified to ensure the right checks are done on your car or commercial vehicle. To give you total piece of mind after every MOT is complete we will carry out a FREE Visual Health Check, this ensures there are no leaks, the tyre tread depth is right and provides any advice on any future maintenance on the vehicle to keep it in tip top shape for the future.

The MOT test checks that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards. The MOT looks at some important items including brakes, tyres, lights, wipers, mirrors on your car or van to see that they meet the key legal minimum requirements at the time of test, and that none of the dashboard warning lights (eg ABS, ESC and Electric Parking brake) are on. You should be aware that the MOT certificate is not a guarantee of the general mechanical condition of a vehicle.

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What is an MOT test?

Most Renault cars and vans require an MOT test at an approved M.O.T. test centre once your car or van is 3 years old. You can then renew your MOT up to a month before it expires. (different rules for taxi or vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats, and different rules for vans over 3.5t.

The MOT test checks that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards The MOT looks at some important items including brakes, tyres, lights, wipers, mirrors on your car or van to see that they meet the key legal minimum requirements at the time of test, and that none of the dashboard warning lights (eg ABS, ESC and Electric Parking brake) are on. You should be aware that the MOT certificate is not a guarantee of the general mechanical condition of a vehicle.

An M.O.T. certificate confirms that at the time of the test, without dismantling, the car or van met the minimum acceptable road safety and environmental standards required by law. It does not mean that the vehicle is roadworthy for the life of the certificate. It isn’t the same as having your vehicle serviced and doesn’t check its general mechanical condition.The test does not cover the condition of the engine, clutch or gearbox.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you provide me with a courtesy car?

You can pre-book a courtesy car before your MOT test, however they are subject to availability.

My car is 3 years old or more. Why do I need an MOT .

You are legally required to ensure you vehicle has a valid MOT once it reaches 3 years old from the registration date. The MOT is then due every 12 months thereafter

My MOT isn’t due for 3 weeks but the dealer is wanting to book me in. Will I lose out?

No, you can have the MOT completed 28 days prior to the due date and still retain the full year on your new certificate.

My Cars due its MOT. What can I do to prevent a simple failure?

Ensure the vehicle is generally clean inside and out. Remove any stickers from the front windscreen or anything hanging from the interior mirror. Remove satellite navigation units from the windscreen

Check all the exterior lights are working

Ensure the screen washer bottle is filled and the washers work prior to the test

Check the registration plates for degradation. Ensure all the digits are spaced legally and are readable from a reasonable distance

Any of the following warning lights on the instrument cluster may be a concern. BRAKE – ABS – AIRBAG – ENGINE WARNING

Excessive bodywork damage that’s protruding from the vehicle

How can I have an MOT pass certificate but have red or amber items on VHC?

The MOT test is an indication of roadworthiness at the point in time when the MOT is done. The VHC is a tool to help manage the on-going maintenance of your vehicle and predict possible future repairs, and the condition of your vehicle is classed as Red, Amber and Green.

My car failed the MOT. What are my options?

If the vehicle is left at the testing station for repair and is retested before the end of 10 working days following the day of the initial failure, then only a partial retest is needed for which no fee may be charged. In most cases the dealer will advise you of the problem and issue a VT30 Failure document. If you are happy for the remedial repairs to be done at the dealer then a VT20 certificate will be issued to you on collection

If the vehicle is brought back to the same test station and retested before the end of the next working day. No Additional Fee (Partial Re-Examination). **Certain failure items only**. Please check with us for more information.

If the vehicle is removed from the testing station for repair and returned for retest within10 working days following the day of the initial failure, then only a partial retest is needed and a partial retest fee may be charged

A full retest fee will be charged for any vehicle not returned for retest within 10 days of the failure

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Terms and Conditons: All prices quoted are manufacturer recommended retail prices including VAT at the prevailing rate. Prices may vary depending on model and servicing requirement. All prices are correct at time of publication and may be subject to change at any point without notice. All offers exclude the Z.E. range. Additional parts may be required according to the maintenance programme (not included in stated price). Excludes V6 engines. Contact us for the correct specification for your vehicle.

About Holdcroft

This family owned business has steadily grown into what it is today, implementing new ideas along the way and fine tuning the traditional. Like most family businesses, the Holdcroft Group developed from modest beginnings. In 1966, Terry Holdcroft opened the first business in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. It was, and still is, renowned for a warm, friendly and personal service, with an emphasis on customer satisfaction and outstanding value for money.